Best Online Liberal Arts Programs in Spokane, WA (2026)

Spokane, Washington has a population of about 229,228. The city’s median household income is $65,745 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. Our directory has 13 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Spokane, with tuition ranging from $17,700 to $32,695 per year for indexed programs. In the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area, the top-earning liberal arts-related role is Management Analyst at a median $92,090 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2024).

Closest Liberal Arts Schools to Spokane

The 10 accredited institutions below are the closest among the 13 schools in our directory that offer liberal arts programs near Spokane. Distances are calculated from Spokane city center.

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington liberal arts page.

Liberal Arts Wages Near Spokane

Spokane is part of the Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA metro area (BLS area code 44060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

Source: BLS, May 2024 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.

Spokane at a Glance

Other Spokane-Area Cities With Liberal Arts Programs

• Spokane Valley, WA – 9.2 mi away (96,340 pop)
• Post Falls, ID – 23.2 mi away (31,865 pop)
• Coeur d’Alene, ID – 29.9 mi away (112,088 pop)
• Pullman, WA – 65.8 mi away (33,204 pop)
• Moscow, ID – 67.8 mi away (25,758 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited liberal arts schools are near Spokane, WA?

Our directory has 13 accredited schools offering liberal arts programs near Spokane. The closest is Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA (1.5 miles), and the farthest in our top picks is New Saint Andrews College (67.7 miles). 0 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying liberal arts roles near Spokane?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2024 wage data, the top-paying liberal arts-related roles near Spokane are: Management Analyst ($92,090), Editor ($74,430), Technical Writer ($74,170). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Spokane Valley instead of Spokane?

Spokane Valley, WA is 9.2 miles from Spokane and has its own set of local liberal arts programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Spokane an affordable place to study liberal arts?

Spokane’s median household income of $65,745 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Spokane while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.

Related Resources

• Online Liberal Arts Programs in Washington
• Main Liberal Arts Degree Guide
• Liberal Arts Programs by State

Data verified: May 5, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2024; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.